Junior School Teacher

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and experienced Junior School Teacher (Prep to Year 4) to join our College community on a full time, fixed term basis. This role will commence at the beginning of Term 1, 2027 and will conclude at the end of the 2027 school year.

Reporting into the Head of Junior School, this role will be responsible for preparing and executing well-planned, academically rich, and innovative lessons, aligned to the Australian Curriculum and the IB PYP framework, in a collaborative and progressive primary setting.

To be successful in this opportunity you will require: 

• Tertiary qualifications in Education.
• Current VIT Registration.
• A current knowledge of the Australian Primary Curriculum and the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) framework (preferred).
• Previous experience teaching across years Prep to Year 4 in a Primary Independent School setting (preferred).
• Knowledge of contemporary pedagogy and innovative use of ICT in the classroom to enrich learning.
• Well-developed classroom management strategies which enhance student engagement and outcomes.
• Be an active contributor to a collegial work environment.
• Willingness to uphold the ethos and values of the College.

Want to find out more?

To view the position description or to apply, visit https://www.stleonards.vic.edu.au/careers/job-listings/.

Applicants will be requested to upload: 

• a cover letter addressed to the Principal; and 
• a resume, including at least 2 professional referees.

If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact the People and Culture Team via ***************@stleonards.vic.edu.au for a confidential discussion.

Applications will close on Monday 24 August 2026 at 5pm; however early applications are encouraged as the College reserves the right to interview and employ a successful candidate before the closing date. 

St Leonard’s College is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our students. The College has zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to the protection of all children from all forms of child abuse. In this context, the College implements a comprehensive Child Protection Program across the entire College community. In line with the requirements under Ministerial Order 1359, mandatory training relating to Child Safety must be completed upon commencement with the College. All applicants will be required to undergo relevant pre-employment screening, including referee and identity checks, and are expected to familiarise themselves with the College’s Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy, Child Safety and Wellbeing Code of Conduct, Child Safety and Wellbeing Complaints and Concerns Procedure, Child Safety and Wellbeing Response and Reporting Procedure and associated policies available on the College website.